If a client was not losing weight, but losing inches, how would you keep the client motivated to stick with you?
Fortunately for me, I have finally gotten it through to most of my clients that the scale does not tell the whole story! It’s possible for your measured weight to remain the same, while you’re slimming down, especially if you’re losing fat and gaining muscle.
The problem with the scale is that they measure everything (fat, muscle, bones, and organs) The scale can’t tell you what you’ve lost or gained, which is important information if you’re trying to lose weight…and by weight, what we really mean is fat.
Knowing your weight in pounds is helpful when you start a weight loss program but I believe more importantly is knowing your Body Fat percentage which you can take by using the skin caliper method or a bioimpedance device.